RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

American-born English socialite (1879–1964) who married Waldorf Astor and became the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the House of Comm

British explorer, naturalist, and military officer (1821–1893) best known for expeditions to the Nile and interior of central Africa, and for his expl

DS in Spanish, signed as president of Cuba, one page, 8.5 x 13.75, November 19, 1956. Ministry of Justice document, in which President Batista sanctio

LS in German, signed “v. Bismarck,” one page, 8 x 5.25, April 7, 1875. In full (translated): "Heartfelt thanks for the good wishes Your Excelle...

Arizona Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to Jerrold M. Ladar for $3000, April 5, 1978. In fine condition.

French academic and liberal politician (1841–1932) who helped build the modern French education system and shared the 1927 Nobel Peace Prize with Ludw

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Card informing President Bush of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, signed in gold ink, "On 9...

Bold ink signature, “Fidel Castro,” on a white 4.5 x 3.5 autograph card dated "Cuba, 1977." In fine condition, with collector’s ink notati...

British politician (1869–1940) who served as prime minister from 1937 to 1940; he became infamous for the 'appeasement' of Hitler by allowin...

Unused academic membership card for the National Farm Workers Association, 1966, 3.5 x 2.5, signed at the bottom in black ballpoint, "Cesar E. ...

Felt tip signature, "Eldridge Cleaver,” on a pink 5.75 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with light show-through from an unknown signature ...

Italian idealist philosopher, historian, and writer (1866–1952) especially known for his writings on aesthetics and contributions to liberal political

French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832) who was instrumental in establishing the fields of comparative anatomy and paleontology. Partly-printed DS

Imposing matte-finish 20 x 16 photo of Dayan seated in a military vehicle with a large mounted machine gun, signed in blue felt tip, "M. Dayan....

Anglo-Irish preacher, soldier, statesman, diplomat, and spy, after whom Downing Street in London is named (1623–1684). Manuscript DS, signed "G...

Warm vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photo of the Duke and Duchess, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, "Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,&qu...

Christmas card from 1984 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 15 x 8.75 open, with a photo of the Queen Mother and her four adult

Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

Member of the House of Habsburg (1578–1637) who served as Holy Roman Emperor from 1619 to 1637; his acts started the Thirty Years' War. Untransl...

Untranslated LS in German, signed “Wilhelm,” one page, 8 x 10.5, February 14, 1885. Matted and framed with an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile si